The northern lights shimmered across Finland’s night sky in the early hours of Sunday, April 23, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) observed severe geomagnetic storms. Footage captured by Twitter user Samuli Vainionpaa, which he said was taken in Inkoo, Finland, shows the vibrant green and purple aurora. “Pure magic", Vainionpaa tweeted. The NOAA said the geomagnetic storms were caused by a coronal mass ejection on Friday, rating the severity of the storms at G4. NEW TO OUR CHANNEL? Hi! We’re 10 Tampa Bay, the CBS affiliate serving the Tampa Bay area. Our team works hard to consider context, pursue connections and identify the trends that shape our world. We believe you deserve a return on your invested attention and a reward for your curiosity. And so, we offer storytelling that delves deeper, beyond the noise and confusion, so that you can feel informed, prepared, and connected. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/10TampaBay/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/10tampabay INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/10tampabay/ #10tampabay #localnews #florida